Benchmarking and Surveys (BETA)

Our new Benchmarking and Surveys tool (currently in BETA) provides HR and employer survey results and interpretations, on topics ranging from annual HR trends to pay budget, for organizational benchmarking.

This tool:

  • Sets out the main findings and key data from the survey.
  • Explains the implications for employers of the survey findings.

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Compensation and Benefits

  • Salary Budget 2021: XpertHR Survey Report

    Date:
    November 30, 2020

    In this survey report, XpertHR covers key aspects of the salary budget-setting process for 2021, including expected increases in salary budgets, pressures on the salary budget-setting process, timing of planning and implementation, performance metrics for salaries, and bonuses.

  • Employee Benefits 2020: XpertHR Survey Report

    Date:
    May 21, 2020

    In this survey report, XpertHR examines a wide array of benefits, including health care, paid leave, retirement, and others, in order to provide clarity about the state of employee benefits in today's workplace.

  • Pay Equity 2020: XpertHR Survey Report

    Date:
    April 10, 2020

    The topic of pay inequity has become commonplace in discussions about the workplace. In this survey report, XpertHR explores several aspects of this issue, including how common pay inequity is, who's affected, and HR's role in addressing pay inequities.

  • Employee Wellness: XpertHR 2020 Survey

    Date:
    December 20, 2019

    The modern incarnation of wellness programs began in the 1980s when companies decided that it made economic sense to encourage employees to live healthier lives. But what began as a focus on physical health has shifted to a more holistic view of wellness, including fitness, mental health, work/life balance and financial security.

  • Salary Budget Forecast: XpertHR 2020 Survey

    Date:
    November 30, 2019

    XpertHR's salary budgets survey shows a stable picture of salary increases as we head into 2020.

HR Management and Strategy

  • HR Challenges for 2021: XpertHR Survey Report

    Date:
    November 11, 2020

    In this survey report, XpertHR explores several challenges for HR in 2021 such as COVID-19, diversity and inclusion, recruiting and hiring, and paid leave.

  • Employer Response to COVID-19: XpertHR Survey Report

    Date:
    September 11, 2020

    In this survey report, XpertHR explores employer response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including emergency preparedness planning, safety precautions to protect workers from the virus, remote work, adjustments to the workforce, and employee wellness.

  • Employee Handbooks 2020: XpertHR Survey Report

    Date:
    August 20, 2020

    In this survey report, XpertHR explores the critical field of employee handbooks, including handbook creation and revision, distribution, approaches to multi-jurisdictional compliance, challenges, and resources.

  • Learning, Development, and Training 2020: XpertHR Survey Report

    Date:
    July 24, 2020

    In this survey report, XpertHR dives into the complex learning, development, and training space, including activities, methods of delivery, effectiveness, and spending.

  • HR Metrics 2020: XpertHR Survey Report

    Date:
    June 26, 2020

    In this survey report, XpertHR explores HR metrics, including what metrics are analyzed, who does the analysis, and the software used for analysis. Additionally, this study covers how employers collect employee feedback, such as employee surveys.

  • HR Roles and Responsibilities 2020: XpertHR Survey Report

    Date:
    April 24, 2020

    In this survey report, XpertHR explores HR's responsibilities and resources. In particular, this study examines essential information on HR staff composition, HR reporting structure, the ratio of HR staff to the overall workforce, and HR budgets.

  • HR Compliance Challenges for 2020

    Date:
    January 16, 2020

    Each year brings changing compliance requirements in federal, state and local laws and regulations. In 2020, these developments continue to pose challenges for organizations, especially those with operations in multiple states and localities.

  • HR Strategic Challenges for 2020

    Date:
    December 9, 2019

    Each year brings changes in the workplace, government, society, culture, science, communications, technology and the legal and political landscape that translate into challenges and obstacles for employers. In 2020, strategic responsibilities have become increasingly challenging, specifically in recruiting and hiring and benefits.

  • HR Agenda 2019: Priorities for the Year Ahead

    Date:
    January 1, 2019

    Today's workforce is changing at an incredibly rapid rate as transformations in society, government, culture, technology, communications and the legal landscape impact employers and the workplace. In 2019, HR professionals expect that the workplace will continue to transform at a quick pace and that employers are in for more changes as new and different challenges emerge.

Recruiting and Retention

  • Recruiting and Hiring: XpertHR 2020 Survey

    Date:
    February 12, 2020

    With record low unemployment, employers are pursuing a variety of channels to engage with potential applicants, using online tools, social media and emerging technologies. At the same time, applicants are expecting more from employers during the recruiting and hiring process, so candidate experience is a high priority as well.

Coming Soon

In the coming months, the latest findings on recruiting and hiring will be added to our offering. Stay tuned for updates on new survey content planned for 2021! Please submit suggestions or comments on these topics or others you would like us to cover.

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